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Stimming Behavior and Autism: What it is, Causes And How To Manage It

Stimming is any behavior that involved movements or sounds that are repeated to self-stimulate and soothe. Most stimming behavior involves activating all five senses for…

Liz Talton

Jan 16, 2022

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Will My Nonverbal Autistic Child Ever Talk?

For children with autism, the rate of development is slightly different. Many children with autism are behind in speech and language development. This often…

Liz Talton

Jan 15, 2022

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Is Your Child A Sensory Seeker Or Avoider?

Sensory Avoider (hypersensitive) A sensory avoiding child who struggles with processing environmental stimuli will become overwhelmed. This results in the child being overly sensitive to…

Liz Talton

Jan 15, 2022

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Customize A Picture Exchange Communication System For Your Child

But every child is different. To make PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) work for your child, it needs to be customized. Now that I’m starting…

Liz Talton

Jan 15, 2022

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Autism and Food Aversions: 5 Tips for Introducing New Food

While a picky eater may not like broccoli, children with autism develop food aversions that go beyond picky eating. Scientific studies have found children within…

Liz Talton

Jan 15, 2022

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All about Stimming in Kids with Autism

Stimming is one diagnostic criterion for a child undergoing testing to see if they have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Stimming isn’t necessarily a bad thing…

Stacie Bennett

Jan 15, 2022

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What is the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)?

The picture exchange communication system, known as PECS allows a person to still communicate without the use of words. Essentially, it gives a “voice” to…

Liz Talton

Jan 15, 2022

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Therapy Principles & Goals

First things first, don’t panic! Each child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is unique, and so speech therapists tailor all therapy techniques and goals…

Stacie Bennett

Jan 8, 2022

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How is Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosed?

This blog outlines the steps for how to determine if your child is diagnosed for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and what the typical evaluation is…

Stacie Bennett

Jan 7, 2022

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Sensory Bottles for Autism : A Simple Guide

Children with autism struggle with processing sensory information around them such as tastes, movement, brightness, smells, and textures. Sensory bottles provide a calming sensory experience…

Liz Talton

Jan 6, 2022

My son was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss in both ears last year, and after his surgery, Speech Blubs is the best app to get him on track with kids his age.

- By Nola and Kory

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A New Gene Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder!

Is autism a genetic disorder? The purpose of this blog isn’t to cause a debate. Instead, my goal is to provide insight into new research…

Stacie Bennett

Jan 3, 2022

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How Down Syndrome Affects Children's Speech Development?

Stacie Bennett

Feb 11, 2022

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Down Syndrome Education - Tips from a Teacher

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says that “chromosomes determine how a baby’s body forms during pregnancy and how the baby’s body functions as it…

Megan Casilla-Mwaura

Feb 11, 2022

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The Latest Research on Down Syndrome Children and Speech

This syndrome’s scientific name is ‘chromosome trisomy’; the extra genetic material results in the production of extra proteins which then interfere with the natural processes…

Ange-Dania Laguerre

Feb 8, 2022

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Executive Function Disorder - What It Is and How to Help

We use executive functioning skills and methods every day to plan, organize, strategize, memorize, and pay attention so that we can: Make plans Keep track…

Natalie Barnes

Feb 7, 2022

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